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Getting Your Poetry Out There
J. Graham Ducker
Eventually most poets want to get their poems ‘out there’. Once you do,
the experience has unexpected results: the poet begins to see his/her poems
from the reader’s perspective.
This can be done by joining a poetry group that meet once a month and
where poems can be shared and discussed. Another venue in getting poetry
'out there' are Open Mike Poetry Events that are often listed in the
Entertainment section of the community newspaper, college papers and
writers groups.
Investigate taking out a membership in various established poetry
associations such as The Ontario Poetry Society (TOPS) or The Canadian
Federation of Poets. They offer many contests and anthologies, as well as
instances of open mikes where you can meet other poets.
If you feel adventuresome, assemble a selection of your ‘favourites’ and
make a chapbook that can be given to friends and sold / traded at open
mikes.
If there is a group / groups in your area that meet or hold open mikes,
then you are
fortunate. Support it by attending, participation and assisting in any way
you can so that it will thrive and continue to
grow to everyone's benefit as your poetry 'gets out there'.
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Oshawa
Branch Notes:
J. Graham Ducker |
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This September, the Oshawa Branch will resume its series of
monthly meetings in Room 4 of the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre. As
of last January this was the only local poetry group.
I would encourage other poets to initiate a ‘poetry group’,
be it affiliated with an existing organization or just on your own.
It is remarkable how many people are ‘out there’ waiting to share
their poetry.
The essential feature is the establishment of a place
conducive to the reading and sharing of poems.
Give it a go, and keep me posted on your endeavours.
jgrahamd@rogers.com
Cheers, Graham Ducker, Oshawa TOPS Branch Manager,
www.grahamducker.com/tops
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Short Stories Writers / Readers!!
We’d Love to Hear From YOU!
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We are
contemplating starting a short story reading / sharing group if
enough interest
is shown. (Durham Region)
That means, listeners are also wanted and welcomed.
Send an e-mail with a brief bio and also if you have any published
material or not.
Answer the following questions as it would help us set things up.
What day would be
best?
Afternoons or
evenings?
What days are
‘absolutely out’?
If you
have any other questions, please include them and e-mail
stellacd@federationofpoets.com —subject line :
short stories.
Thanks!
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The Stellar Showcase Journal
accepts
ongoing
submissions for poetry,
short stories, articles on poetry & writing.
For further info e-mail
Editor@stellarshowcasejournal.com
or Phone: 905-721-2232
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